Code Identification and FF&E

Primary Takeaways for the Week

• Codes are a vital part to the design process and can be easily overlooked in some aspects. By following checklists during these past two assignments we covered a broad range of codes and specifications. We covered occupancy, means of egress, fire and smoke resistance, fire protection, plumbing and mechanical, electrical and communication, and FF&E.

Process

• We started these assignments by looking into the codes and standards required by the location of our site. I found that OKC uses the following codes...

• International Building Code, 2009

• National Electrical Code, 2008

• International Plumbing Code, 2000

• International Mechanical Code, 1996

• International Energy Conservation Code, 2009

• International Fire Code, 2009

• Then with the help of checklists, we ran through different requirements and regulations we need to consider while designing our spaces. At the end and example checklist is shown.

• Once we reached FF&E we created a contact list of different reps and companies that we could need products from for our project.

• Lastly, we located different floor plans, electrical plans, lighting plans, etc. for reference once we start technical drawings next semester.

Interesting Findings

• FF&E Companies

• Armstrong

• Hunter Douglas Contract

• Interior Elements

• Arc|Com

• Carnegie

• Tri|kes

• Koroseal

• Daltile

• American Olean

• Patcraft

• Mohawk

• Shaw

• JJ Invision

• Bentley

• Mannington

• Roppe

• MechoShade

• Wilsonart

• DuPont

• KI

• Steelcase

• Herman Miller

• Haworth

• Knoll

• Kimball Office

• CFGroup

• Creative Library Concepts

• Hobart

• Sysco

• Vulcan

• Summit Appliances

These checklists served as guides to make sure we addressed every issue.